Independence Day Celebration on 15th August, 2023 at Kapikad Ward

Independence Day Celebration on 15th August, 2023 at Kapikad Ward

Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangha ® , Kotekani DaddalKad, Mangalore celebrated 77th Independence Day at  Ayyappa Temple grounds ,near Kotekani- Junction, Kapikad , Mangalore .The members of Kapikad Ward, Most Holy Redeemers Church, Derebail joined in for this celebration.

The Corporator of 24 South Ward Mr. M. Shashidhar Hegde- Ex-Mayor of Mangalore City Corporation, Guruswamy Mr. Kunji Raman – Muqtedar of Sree Ayyappa Temple & Founder President of Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangha ®    Kotekani ,Mangalore and Mr. Edward J. Coelho -Gurkar of Kapikad Ward, Derebail Church were the dignitaries on the dias. 

Mr. Edward Coelho welcomed the audience and introduced the Chief Guest of the Day. The attendees then sang Vande Matharam. Mr. Francis Saldanha, the representative of the Kapikad Ward conducted the Parade Command   while the Chief Guest hoisted the Tricolour of the nation and audience honoured the National Flag by saluting and singing the National Anthem. After that
participants gave speech on the occasion and remembered all Freedom Fighters, their struggle, sacrifices for India’s Independence and sang Patriotic Songs. 

Then the Leaders conducted quiz  and games.  The winners were awarded with Prizes  by the Chief Guest and Dignitaries on the Dias. 

The Chief Guest then addressed the gathering.  In his speech he remembered the development he had done in the Ward as well leaders’ ability to keep the harmony between the People of varied  class , caste, religion and creed . He also requested to continue the good work and conduct programmes in the future too and mark national occasions and other local feast celebrations. This according to him, would promote inter religious dialogue.

After the Vote of Thanks sweets and soft drinks were distributed to the participants. More than one hundred people belonging to different communities participated in the programme. Children's participation was an additional attraction and it enhanced the beauty of the programme. 
The programme ended at 12.15 PM.   
Mrs. Juliana Coelho compered the program.

Report by : Juliana Coelho
Pictures by:  Janice Coelho & Lester Lobo